to the credit of the Society has, in consequence, been augmented durino- the year, 

 and there is now some provision for unexpected outlays. It has, unfortunately, 

 been necessary dui'ing 1901) to pay the sum of £29 S.s. 7iL for the rent and care of 

 lithographic stones for plates which were prepared hj authors years ago in 

 anticipation of Avork whicli they have not yet completed for publication. It is 

 hoped that arrangements may soon be made for the use of at least some of these 

 stones. 



Since the last Annual Meeting the Society has sustained several serious 

 losses by death, "^rhe Council mourn more especially the loss of two of their 

 members — the Rev. Gr. F. Whidborne and Mr. C. Fox Strangways. For many 

 years Mr. AVhidborne had been a valuable contributor to the Society's publications, 

 a liberal benefactor, and an active participant in the work of the Council. His 

 Monograph of the Devonian Fauna will always remain an important book of 

 reference, and his memory will long be cherished l)y those who were associated 

 with him. ]\Ir. Fox Strangways, though for many years a member of the Society 

 and deeply interested in its welfare, only joined the Council a year ago, and his 

 colleagues regret that his term of service is so soon ended. Among other members, 

 the Society has also lost the late Marquis of Ripon and Sir Charles AV. Strickland, 

 Bart. A few active members have been added to the roll during the year, but the 

 Council regret that the accessions are still not sufficiently numerous to fill the 

 places left vacant by death. 



The thanks of the Society are due to the Council of the Geological Society 

 for permission both to store the stock of back volumes and to hold the Council 

 Meetings and the Annual General Meeting in their apartments. 



In conclusion, it is proposed that the retiring members of Council be Mr. Stebbing 

 and Dr. Strahan ; that the new members be Miss M. S. Johnston, Rev. R. Ashington 

 Bullen, Dr. F. L. Kitchin, and Mr. A. V\^ Oke; that the President be Dr. Henry 

 A¥oodward ; the Treasurer, Dr. G. J. Hinde ; and the Secretary, Dr. A. Smith 

 AVoodward. 



Annexed is the Balance-sheet. 



